Letter to the Editor: Mary Samide says thank you

I want to sincerely thank the Geauga County residents for their faith and trust in re-electing me for my third term. This has been a long journey to the culmination of the election, and I am grateful, honored and humbled by their support.

A special thanks to the many individuals who have helped me put up signs and distribute literature, especially my husband, Frank, who never let me down in the most difficult and trying times. Thank you to my family, and my three daughters, sons-in law and relatives who never lost faith in me. Also, thank you to all the well-wishers who have sent me so many emails, letters and support funds. I could never have accomplished this win without you.

To all those who ran, won or lost, thank you for putting yourself in the public eye. No one will ever know and appreciate the kind of effort you had to put forth.